UPDATE: GET RIPPED AT 'RIVERS' !

Hi There

Just thought I'd let you guys know I was still breathing & take time away from personal training & my busy schedule to bring you an update from Evesham. I had a nice feature in one of the local 'rags', following my opening of the new heavy weight section at Rivers Gym within Evesham Leisure Centre, so I thought you'd be interested in seeing the featured picture.

I think the section will be a real boost to the centre, along with the impressive range of brand new Technogym equipment. Head Instructor Nigel Grundy commented "this is a great addition to the centre and just what the gym needed"

I would full recommend this gym to anyone who lives in the Evesham area & if you time it right, you may even catch me in there from time to time!

BDFPA POWER PROFILE - Mark Norton

Hi There - just a brief change from the normal blog. I'd thought I'd give some appreciation to the BDFPA, who have supported me favourably for some time now. So, with further delay, let me introduce you the incomparable president of the BDFPA - Mr Mark Norton....

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am 43 years old, born on 30th July 1964 and reside in Woodseats, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and I am currently the President of the B.D.F.P.A. which I am proud to represent. I live with my fiance Sharron, (who is currently the editor of Raw Power magazine – the official journal for British drug-free powerlifting and WDFPF Publicity Officer). I am currently employed by Sheffield City Council, Streetforce and I have also lived in Nottingham and St Albans where I trained at Derek Amblers’ gym along with John West and others. A bit of a couch potato when it comes to other sports I prefer to view them rather than participate.

What are your best lifts?
Squat 342.5 kg (WR) - Bench Press 242.5 kg (WR) - Deadlift 280 kg -

Total 842.5 kg

What titles do you hold or have held?
B.D.F.P.A. (British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association) British Powerlifting Champion 6 times 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 (Open age category). British Masters’ PL Champion 3 times 2004, 2005 & 2006 (M1 – 40-44yrs).
W.D.F.P.F. (World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation) European PL Champion twice 2005 & 2006 (Open & Masters age categories)
W.D.F.P.F. World Champion 6 times 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (Open age category). World Masters’ Champion three times 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (M1 – 40-44yrs). Numerous B.A.W.L.A. (British Amateur Weight Lifting Association) titles 1980 – 1990 county and divisional championships.

THANK YOU, Mark Norton

HEAVYWEIGHT OPENING AT EVESHAM

Just a quick note to say that I had the pleasure of officially opening the new " Rivers" weights section at Evesham Leisure Centre on Monday 3rd December. This is such a great facility now both for myself & my training clients, and I look forward to using this extensively in the New Year.

UPCOMING 2008 BDFPA EVENTS DIARY

PRESS RELEASE: CHAMP OPENS BIG LIFT AREA IN EVESHAM GYM

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PRESS RELEASE: New Strength Area for Evesham Leisure Centre

Evesham resident and EUROPEAN CHAMPION power lifter Larry Whyte will officially open Evesham Leisure Centre's new Rivers strength area on Monday 3rd December. Larry thanked the centre for their sponsorship over the last 12 months and said “I have worked on my cardiovascular training at Evesham Leisure Centre and until now have had to work out with the heavier weights at home in my garage. I think this new strength area with the extended heavy weight range I requested will be a real boost for the Centre”.

The new strength area boasts an impressive new range of Technogym kit and a wide range of weights from 1.25 – 20 kilo’s, a cable crossover to work upper pec’s, a multipower bench with weight loading discs, as well as a Scott bench for those bicep curls and two new benches to use with all of the new free weights.

Head Fitness Instructor Nigel Grundy said “this is a great boost for the Centre and just what the gym needed, as customers have been requesting heavier weights for some time now”.

The new area is available to all our Rivers fitness room customers, if you wish to have a tour of the fitness rooms please give us a call on 01386 444212.

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I would encourage anyone in the Evesham locale to check out this great new facility at the leisure centre, especially you guys who like the heavier free weights.